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It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour. Each guest is taken care of personally; tour flexibility upon request (If all participants show the same interest). On this full-day tour with pickup included. End of the tour you will be dropped off at Mozart's Residence near Mirabel Gardens.
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What makes Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg a unique experience ?
A short stop at St.Gilgen where "The Sound of Music" film location. On the way to Hallstatt we go through the famous Lakes and Mountains district “Salzkammergut” passing by also hotel Schloss Fushl and the headquarters of Red Bull. Our 1st short photo stop is high over Lake Wolfgang and the Mozart village St. Gilgen.
Bad Ischl settlements since Hallstatt Culture and the Kaiservilla is the summer residence of Austro-Hungarian monarchs Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. In Kaiservilla signed the documents declaration of the War against the Kingdom of Serbia and it was the begining of the WW I. You will get explained about the history while passing the town.
Hallstatt salt mine is something so unique in the world that you should not miss it. 7,000 years of salt mining, is the "Oldest Salt mine in the World". In the Salzberg fenicular you are comfortably taken up the mountain to the Upper Hallstatt Valley and farther with a panorama lift to the vantage point bridge. After a 10 mins walk from the "Top of Hallstatt" a mine train takes you along glistening rock faces into the mountain. By slides (64 m!) you change the levels. Of course, you also can use the stairs, but you should not miss this chance of big fun. Please note that the temperature in the salt mine will be app. 8 to 10° C.
The very heart of Salzkammergut, the UNESCO Cultural Heritage of the World Hallstatt and Lake Hallstättersee which is described by the committee as “Nature of extraordinary beauty added to scientific import”. Here besides the beauty of the site you can marvel at archaeological excavations, findings from the oldest salt mine of the world, the world’s biggest collection of sculls with elaborate paintings and much more. The sensational findings even gave an entire epoch and a culture its names: The “Hallstatt Period” and “Hallstatt Culture” are scientific names for the Early Iron Age.
On our way back to Salzburg we passing through several famous Ski resorts like Gosau,Russbach and Abtenau.
One of the famous ski resort in Austria with beautiful landscape. On request if the time permits we will make short photo stop.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note:Please note that children younger than 4 years are not admitted in to the mines. At Salt mine you will get special protective cloths. Nevertheless, as the temperature is app. 8° C proper shoes and warm clothes are necessary.
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- Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg
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Pickup included
- Free Salzburg city/hotel pick-up
- Knowledgeable chauffeur guides
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- Food and drinks
- Salt mines incl. funicular EUR 43/adult, EUR 21/child 4-15 yrs. - to be paid in cash to the guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Edelweiss Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vienna.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 197 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
